Vanilla

This rendition of India's popular yogurt shake makes a cooling counterpoint to any spicy dish.

Camote is Spanish for sweet potato.

This recipe sponsored by Black Swan Vineyards

Try this pumpkin-infused vodka in the Smashing Pumpkin Martini, or use it to invent a holiday cocktail of your own.The bar at Fifty Seven Fifty Seven in New York City, where it was created, uses a liter-sized Stolichnaya bottle to hold the vodka-pumpkin mixture while it steeps.

This is a variation of a recipe developed by the late Patrick Clark, chef of New York's Tavern on the Green.

Vanilla-accented Cognac adds a twist to the traditional Kir Royale (an aperitif made with Champagne and crème de cassis). Prepare the Cognac-vanilla mixture at least one day ahead so that the flavors can mingle. Have extra bottles of Champagne on hand for a second go-round.

The "heavenly" secret is a vanilla bean.

A coffee drink served at Jause, the Viennese take on afternoon tea.

Fruit — such as kiwi, orange, pineapple and berries — is a nice garnish for this cake. If you like, puree some of the berries with sugar to make a colorful sauce.